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1
The belief that the first emperor descended from the sun goddess and was also known as the first man is known as what?
The Tale of Genji
Creation myth of Shinto
Story of beginning of man
Creation myth of Buddhism
2
Which of the following is a way that Korean culture influenced Japan?
Craftsmen taught them to use gold and silver
Oral language
Spread of Buddhism
Written language
3
Which of the following traits were Samurai
NOT
required to possess?
Deceitfulness
Courage
Endurance
Cunning
4
Consensus is agreement within a group.
True
False
5
A samurai is a highly trained Japanese warrior in feudal Japan.
False
True
6
Since the emperor had no real power, he was considered this.
Daimyo
Regent
Figurehead
Shogun
7
In the Japanese feudal system, which group of people were
NOT
at the bottom of the pyramid.
Daimyo
Merchants
Artisans
Peasants
8
Which religion are Samurai practices most closely related to?
Christianity
Hinduism
Shintoism
Zen Buddhism
9
A powerful Japanese military leader who had more power than the emperor
Shogun
Figurehead
Daimyo
Samurai
10
The daimyo of Japan is similar to which group in feudal Europe?
Monarch
Peasants
Nobles
Shogun
11
What was the purpose of the 17 Article Constitution?
Created Japan's feudal system
Inspired the writing of "The Tale of Genji"
Guided leaders to do the right things for their subjects
Promoted art and literature
12
Japan is an archipelago.
False
True
13
A group of families with a common ancestor
Daimyo
Figurehead
Noh
Clan
14
Which of the following is
NOT
a way Japan was influenced by China?
Taught Japanese to make things from bronze and iron
Adopted the practice of tea drinking
Japan imitated their government
Influenced their system of writing
15
True or False -- Letter D is the Pacific Ocean?
False
True
16
Which religion stresses the importance of loyalty to family and significance of consensus?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Buddhism
17
Prince Shotoku adopted many customs and values from China.
False
True
18
What phrase is used to describe Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan?
the way of the gods
leave the negative to focus on the positive
live long and prosper
life, love and happiness
19
What is one way the Heian aristocracy did
NOT
contribute to the development of the culture?
Ruling the government
Writing Poetry
Writing and performing dramas
Participating in contests
20
What is the difference between Japanese feudalism and the Chinese merit system?
People were hired based on skills and abilities.
People were hired based on their performance as a Samurai.
People were hired based on family connections.
People were hired based on their civil service exams.
21
Letter A represents China
False
True
22
The supreme military leader -- the true ruler of Japan
Shogun
Samurai
Daimyo
Aristocrats
23
Animism is the belief that all plants and objects have a soul.
False
True
24
Feudalism in Europe, the Merit System of China, and Feudalism in Japan are all basically the same.
True
False
25
Which of the following is
NOT
a characteristic of Zen Buddhism?
Polytheism
Helping others find the right path
Mantra
Meditation
26
A god or spirit who represents a force of nature in the Japanese religion
Kami
Shogun
Shrine
Noh
27
A serious and intense drama performed during the Heian period that appealed to nobles.
Daimyo
Kami
Shrine
Noh
28
A place of worship, often associated with Shinto or Buddhism
shrine
noh
altar
manor
29
Which of the following is a true statement?
Shinto and Buddhism cannot be practiced at the same time.
Shinto and Buddhism can be practiced at the same time.
Shinto is no longer practiced in Japan.
Zen Buddhism came to Japan from China.
30
In the Chinese merit system, people were hired based on skills and abilities
True
False
31
Which of the following is an example of a task that shows a Samurai quality?
Sleeping late into the afternoon
Eating large amounts of fish in one sitting
Walking barefoot through the snow
Hiding in the mountains during a battle
32
Which of the following is Japan?
D
C
A
E
33
Why was Prince Shotoku important in Japan's history?
Was the first emperor to create one central government
Was the first emperor to use Samurai
Moved the capital to Tokyo
Modeled government after Chinese Song Dynasty
34
Using the map, which of the following is the Korean Peninsula?
A
C
B
E
35
Samurai who did not serve with loyalty or with honor were expected to commit this.
to a life of religion
treason
to a life of solitude
seppuku
36
Which of the following is something the Taika Reforms did
NOT
do?
Based on Chinese culture, Buddhism, and Confucianism
Took away power from wealthy landowners
Gave power to a central government
Limited the power of the emperor
37
During the Heian period, which group of people had the greatest influence on artistic achievements?
serfs
samurai
aristocrats
merchants
38
What is the Samurai way of life?
Feudalism
Bushido
Seppuku
Shinto
39
On which religion were most of Japan's legal codes based on?
Animism
Shinto
Buddhism
Confucianism
40
Confucianism believed in granting more rights to women.
True
False
41
How did
"The Tale of Genji"
help historians understand the values of the Japanese elite?
It described life in Nara.
It described life in the Heian court.
It told about Prince Shotoku.
It documented the battles of the Samurai.
